From Nationalpost · · 50s
Feds Pull Government Websites After AI Finds Critical Flaw
Canadian government shuts websites to fix security holes discovered by AI.
In brief
Canadian government shuts websites to fix security holes discovered by AI. Canada temporarily took down government websites after AI uncovered critical PHP vulnerabilities that could let hackers access systems. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Government websites offline
Canadian government temporarily took down multiple websites for urgent maintenance after AI discovered critical PHP vulnerabilities.
“Some Government of Canada websites have been temporarily taken offline as a precaution to protect government systems and Canadians’ information, following guidance from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security.”
AI discovers PHP flaws
Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon confirmed the government pulled websites to patch vulnerabilities found in PHP, a programming language used by most websites globally.
“The "critical" flaws were discovered in PHP, a popular programming language that supports a "substantial" proportion of websites across the world.”
PHP releases patches
PHP issued patches for two major cyber vulnerabilities that were discovered by AI and could allow hackers unfettered access to web servers.
“According to various cybersecurity agencies worldwide, the flaws could allow hackers virtually unfettered access to an affected web server’s file system or databases.”
Government warns users
Canadian website owners using affected PHP sites were urged to install fixes immediately to prevent potential security breaches.
“The website for the department of Industry, Science and Economic Development (ISED) appeared to be one affected by the vulnerability.”
Here's the gist
Canada temporarily took down government websites after AI uncovered critical PHP vulnerabilities that could let hackers access systems.
